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Fenix HM70R vs Ledlenser iH9R

What HM70R does better (3) and where iH9R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM70R
Fenix · 2021HM70R
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ $100
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Ledlenser iH9R
Ledlenser · 2019iH9R
6.2Score
3 advantages≈ $90
8.0Brightness & throw8.1
6.5Battery & charging4.8
6.5Build & durability3.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM70R better than iH9R?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 600 lm2.7×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  3. Maximum runtime100 h vs 60 h+67%

Why is iH9R better than HM70R?

  1. Peak beam intensity8,650 cd vs 22,350 cd2.6×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m vs 299 m+61%
  3. Weight206 g vs 139 g+48%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM70RFenix HM70R≈ $1007.6
Ledlenser iH9RLedlenser iH9R≈ $906.2
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity8,650 cd22,350 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m299 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Maximum runtime100 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Size & weight
Length / height94.5 mm—
Head diameter / width51 mm—
Body diameter / depth46 mm—
Weight206 g139 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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